Converting Improper to Mixed and Mixed to Improper

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 7/4 or 5/5.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 2 1/3.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the denominator is the proper fraction.

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Convert 23/3 to a mixed number.

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7 2/3.

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Convert 12/5 to a mixed number.

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2 2/5.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

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Convert 2 1/4 to an improper fraction.

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9/4.

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Convert 3 3/5 to an improper fraction.

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18/5.

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What is the first step in converting an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the first step in converting a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator.